Medical sector

01LUG

NEI Corporation Launched the Easy-to-Clean Antimicrobial Coating NANOMYTE® AM-100EC

The NANOMYTE^® AM-100EC coating from NEI Corporation showed a 4-log reduction (99.99% decrease) in E. coli ATCC 8739 after a 24-hour contact time.

25GIU

The Antibacterial Coating for Implants from Onkos Surgical Received the FDA De Novo Approval

MCRA and Onkos Surgical collaborated at the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration De Novo Approval for antibacterial coating for tumour and revision orthopaedic implants.

24APR

Sherwin-Williams Presented Coatings for Pharmaceutical Facilities at INTERPHEX 2024

Sherwin-Williams showcased products and services promoting compliance, safety and efficiency in biotech facilities.

10NOV

The Newly-Developed Bactiguard Coating Reduces Thrombo-Inflammatory Reactions and Acute Stent Thrombosis

The researchers have studied a noble metal coating reducing thrombo-inflammatory reactions and acute stent thrombosis.

Medical goggles coated with the films of Karton

11OTT

Kraton Launched the Nexar Anti-Fog Coatings for Medical Personal Protection Equipment

The new coating developed by Kraton prevents fogging from face shields and eye protection equipment worn by healthcare professionals.

A door handle on a blue door in a hospital

07NOV

A Study Confirms That Hygienic Coatings Prevent the Spread of Bacteria Safely

Teknos has participated in a research study to demonstrate that hygienic coatings are safe and effective.

03AGO

A Non-drip, Toughened, Two-component Epoxy Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Master Bond introduced EP40ND, a two-component, drip-free epoxy system that meets NASA's low outgassing specifications.

28GEN

European Innovation Council Funds Spartha Medical

Spartha Medical received € 2.4 million in funding from the European Innovation Council to initiate clinical evaluation of its multifunctional coating solutions.

14DIC

aap Launches World’s First Human Clinical Study for Antibacterial Silver Coating

aap Implantate AG announced the beginning of the human clinical study for its antibacterial silver coating technology for application on anatomical plates and screws for fracture treatment.

02DIC

Battling Myocardial Infarction with Drug-Coated Balloon Catheters

Fraunhofer researchers are developing an automated coating machine to better treat coronary heart diseases.

27SET

Rösler Installs Finishing System for Croom’s Medical Implants

Croom Precision Medical has chosen Rösler’s finishing system for their orthopaedic implants.

06SET

SBS Ecoclean Group Presents its Turnkey Solutions for the Cleaning and Packaging of Medical Devices

Ecoclean will participate in two industry events to present its turnkey solutions for the cleaning and sterile packaging of medical device products that comply with the requirements of the new MDR and FDA.

09NOV

AFFIX Labs Launches Cleaning and Sanitising Solution Clean N Coat

Chemical tech start-up AFFIX Labs has launched its latest surface cleaning product, Clean N Coat, a nearly invisible, ultra-thin, anti-microbial coating that actively protects surfaces for up to 7 days. In tests, the coating lasted for over 300 touches.

05NOV

Fraunhofer IFAM Develops Implant Coating that Protects Patients from Future Infections

A team of researchers has developed a hybrid implant coating made from antibacterial silver and an antibiotic, which offers to the patients protection from future infections.

04NOV

Scientists Develop Antimicrobial and Anti-Reflective Coating by Studying Insects' Eyes

Scientists from Russia and Switzerland have developed a biodegradable nanocoating with antimicrobial and anti-reflective properties by studying the nanostructures covering the corneas of the eyes of small fruit flies.